CBS to hand over ‘60 Minutes’ Kamala Harris interview ‘unedited’ transcript to FCC; Here's why

In the midst of Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against CBS, the network has been compelled to provide the transcript of an interview with Kamala Harris.

Published on: Feb 2, 2025, 15:01:05 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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In the midst of US President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against CBS, the network has been compelled to provide the transcript of an interview with former US VP Kamala Harris conducted prior to the election.

Following Trump's return to the White House, his newly appointed FCC Chairman Brendan Carr reopened the case against CBS over Kamala Harris interview. (AP)

The Federal Communications Commission will receive the “full, unedited transcript and camera feeds” of Harris' interview which was conducted in October last year ahead of the presidential election, stated Paramount-owned CBS News.

In mid-October, the Center for American Rights lodged a complaint alleging that 60 Minutes had intentionally edited the interview. However, the complaint was rejected prior to Trump's second inauguration.

In an October lawsuit filed in a federal court in Texas, Trump claimed that CBS News deliberately altered the interview to undermine him in the presidential election.

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Following Trump's return to the White House, his newly appointed FCC Chairman Brendan Carr reopened the case.

Harris' response to a question about the Israel-Hamas war offended the 47th president.

In a teaser aired on Margaret Brennan's Face the Nation, Harris was seen saying her so-called “word salad” that was vastly different from the one that actually aired.

The network justified its decision, claiming that they edited Harris's lengthy rebuttal due to the show's one-hour time limit. The CBS News insisted it is “not doctored.”

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According to CBS News, the Face the Nation snippet and the 60 Minutes episode featured the “same question, same answer”, refuting the charges made in his $10 billion lawsuit.

Meanwhile, Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez blasted her own agency for reopening the investigation, claiming it was “clear” that Trump was blasting media that did not present him in a positive light.

“This is a retaliatory move by the government against broadcasters whose content or coverage is perceived to be unfavorable,” she told The New York Times.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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